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Analysis of the outpatient lumbar puncture service in a tertiary hospital

Authors: J. Lambe, J. Redmond

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2018

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Lumbar puncture (LP) is a relatively routine procedure that can perform both a diagnostic and therapeutic role in various neurological conditions [1]. Tertiary hospitals are expanding the role of outpatient lumbar puncture services to meet increasing demand. An efficient outpatient LP service is essential in facilitating appropriate access to this important test [2]. …

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Title: Analysis of the outpatient lumbar puncture service in a tertiary hospital
Authors: J. Lambe
J. Redmond
Publication date: 01-05-2018
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-017-1681-1

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